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DM
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chronic metabolic disorder-from
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Type One
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auto-immune disorder, failure of beta cells in pancreas to produce sufficient insulin
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DM
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chronic metabolic disorder-from
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Type Two
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development of insulin resistance in body cells leading to the inability of the pancreas to secrete enough insulin
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Type One
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auto-immune disorder, failure of beta cells in pancreas to produce sufficient insulin
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Type Two
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development of insulin resistance in body cells leading to the inability of the pancreas to secrete enough insulin
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Insulin
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stimulates protein synthesis and free fatty acid storage in adipose tissue
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What to Assess patient for
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fatigue, polyuria related to hyperglycemia, polydipsia, nocturia, dry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, weight loss, blurred vision, polyphagia
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Insulin
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stimulates protein synthesis and free fatty acid storage in adipose tissue
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How to diagnose
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2 fasting plasma glucose tests above 126mg/dl, with normal fasting levels, 2 BGL above 200mg/dl during a 2 hour glucose tolerance test confirm
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What to Assess patient for
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fatigue, polyuria related to hyperglycemia, polydipsia, nocturia, dry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, weight loss, blurred vision, polyphagia
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S&S of hypoglycemia
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Increased thirst
Increased urination Fatigue Blurred vision Slow-healing infections |
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How to diagnose
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2 fasting plasma glucose tests above 126mg/dl, with normal fasting levels, 2 BGL above 200mg/dl during a 2 hour glucose tolerance test confirm
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S&S of hypoglycemia
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Increased thirst
Increased urination Fatigue Blurred vision Slow-healing infections |
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A1C test purpose and lab values
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gives long term index of patient's avg. blood glucose level
non-diabetic 2.2-4.8% good diabetic control 2.5-5.9% fair control 6-8% poor control >8% |
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A1C test purpose and lab values
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gives long term index of patient's avg. blood glucose level
non-diabetic 2.2-4.8% good diabetic control 2.5-5.9% fair control 6-8% poor control >8% |
